New Posts For Thread: What is the future of the exchange?https://community.betfair.com/general_betting/go/thread/view/94082/30307601/what-is-the-future-of-the-exchangeWith BF plugging the sportsbook now and neglecting the exchange, what do you think will be the long term ramifications?Could BF shut down the exchange and run the sportsbook alone? The PC must catch up with most people eventually, especially the posiThe ads by all bookmakers follows the 'headline' horse, player, etc. So the value is likely to be skinny.An alternative would be a race where there is an ew scenario, even with a big field, where it is 5/1 upwards."Taking in the fave?" is the questihttps://community.betfair.com/general_betting/go/thread/view/94082/30307601/what-is-the-future-of-the-exchange?post_id=540651237#540651237The ads by all bookmakers follows the 'headline' horse, player, etc. So the value is likely to be skinny.An alternative would be a race where there is an ew scenario, even with a big field, where it is 5/1 upwards."Taking in the fave?" is the questiSun, 27 Jul 2014 04:15:19 -0500A point today which has a bit of relevance to the last few posts.An ad for "price rush" came on Ch4 today at approx 3.52/3.53 concerning Telescope in the King George with the price offered at 9/4,(at least 3.9 and shortly after 4.2 was available on thttps://community.betfair.com/general_betting/go/thread/view/94082/30307601/what-is-the-future-of-the-exchange?post_id=540646393#540646393A point today which has a bit of relevance to the last few posts.An ad for "price rush" came on Ch4 today at approx 3.52/3.53 concerning Telescope in the King George with the price offered at 9/4,(at least 3.9 and shortly after 4.2 was available on tSat, 26 Jul 2014 16:02:16 -0500Their headroom (capacity for expansion in the key UK market) is much more limited than it was seven or eight years ago. They can't market 'best prices' as a feature of the exchange to recreational clients, because 1) it's proven that this isn't the dhttps://community.betfair.com/general_betting/go/thread/view/94082/30307601/what-is-the-future-of-the-exchange?post_id=540642069#540642069Their headroom (capacity for expansion in the key UK market) is much more limited than it was seven or eight years ago. They can't market 'best prices' as a feature of the exchange to recreational clients, because 1) it's proven that this isn't the dSat, 26 Jul 2014 10:49:48 -0500I would contest that as a fact. The emphasis is more than it should be but is reducing every year. The best way to reduce your swings is to diversify products and FOBTs/casino products do that very nicely.https://community.betfair.com/general_betting/go/thread/view/94082/30307601/what-is-the-future-of-the-exchange?post_id=540627175#540627175I would contest that as a fact. The emphasis is more than it should be but is reducing every year. The best way to reduce your swings is to diversify products and FOBTs/casino products do that very nicely.Fri, 25 Jul 2014 12:00:55 -0500With BF plugging the sportsbook now and neglecting the exchange----------Bizarre to post this a week after a world cup that saw the most innovation to the exchange for many years.https://community.betfair.com/general_betting/go/thread/view/94082/30307601/what-is-the-future-of-the-exchange?post_id=540626359#540626359With BF plugging the sportsbook now and neglecting the exchange----------Bizarre to post this a week after a world cup that saw the most innovation to the exchange for many years.Fri, 25 Jul 2014 11:02:09 -0500I don't actually have any problem with the concept of the premium charge other than the fact that it could compromise bf's integrity because players with a very big edge are far more likely to be involved in dubious practices and bf profits from thishttps://community.betfair.com/general_betting/go/thread/view/94082/30307601/what-is-the-future-of-the-exchange?post_id=540605461#540605461I don't actually have any problem with the concept of the premium charge other than the fact that it could compromise bf's integrity because players with a very big edge are far more likely to be involved in dubious practices and bf profits from thisThu, 24 Jul 2014 05:10:25 -0500The promotion of a betting exchange can only be done to a certain point.Anyone who walks within the financial district of London knows about them. Betfair's marketing has swung to their sports book as the first port of call for new customers. And ihttps://community.betfair.com/general_betting/go/thread/view/94082/30307601/what-is-the-future-of-the-exchange?post_id=540604901#540604901The promotion of a betting exchange can only be done to a certain point.Anyone who walks within the financial district of London knows about them. Betfair's marketing has swung to their sports book as the first port of call for new customers. And iThu, 24 Jul 2014 03:44:29 -0500CLYDEBANK29 19 Jul 14 12:30 Joined: 10 Jan 02 | Topic/replies: 4,641 | Blogger: CLYDEBANK29's blogThere's no doubt they lose business because they don't rebate premium charge payments when you go on losing runs, because they lose / have lost some ofhttps://community.betfair.com/general_betting/go/thread/view/94082/30307601/what-is-the-future-of-the-exchange?post_id=540603867#540603867CLYDEBANK29 19 Jul 14 12:30 Joined: 10 Jan 02 | Topic/replies: 4,641 | Blogger: CLYDEBANK29's blogThere's no doubt they lose business because they don't rebate premium charge payments when you go on losing runs, because they lose / have lost some ofWed, 23 Jul 2014 21:54:45 -0500CoinFlip 22 Jul 14 14:24 Joined: 11 Nov 10 | Topic/replies: 157 | Blogger: CoinFlip's blogWestender, I think it happens a lot less now than you think. When bookies see the BF account every year is losing money but the overall strategy is profitable,https://community.betfair.com/general_betting/go/thread/view/94082/30307601/what-is-the-future-of-the-exchange?post_id=540603843#540603843CoinFlip 22 Jul 14 14:24 Joined: 11 Nov 10 | Topic/replies: 157 | Blogger: CoinFlip's blogWestender, I think it happens a lot less now than you think. When bookies see the BF account every year is losing money but the overall strategy is profitable,Wed, 23 Jul 2014 21:47:12 -0500Westender, I think it happens a lot less now than you think. When bookies see the BF account every year is losing money but the overall strategy is profitable, the fallacy of hedging becomes really prominent.https://community.betfair.com/general_betting/go/thread/view/94082/30307601/what-is-the-future-of-the-exchange?post_id=540576059#540576059Westender, I think it happens a lot less now than you think. When bookies see the BF account every year is losing money but the overall strategy is profitable, the fallacy of hedging becomes really prominent.Tue, 22 Jul 2014 08:24:44 -0500